Crete in May
May rewards going south: the further down, the warmer the sea and the steadier the weather. Crete and Sicily are already in season while the Adriatic is just waking up. The prize for going early: half the prices and empty beaches.
Crete in May: what does it cost?
The calculator already has this month's dates filled in. It compares flights from your airports, driving and the ferry, and adds the total cost.
The numbers for May
Climate: 8 year averages (Open-Meteo). Flights: cheapest return fare per person found from Prague or Vienna (Aviasales, ~48 h).
How to get there
Practically fly only: Heraklion and Chania have seasonal direct routes from Prague and Vienna. The Athens ferry is an experience, but driving from Central Europe makes no sense. Rent a car there, the island stretches over 250 km.
By plane
Nearest airports: HER, CHQ. The calculator searches all of them at once, across your whole date window.
Frequently asked
How warm is the sea in Crete in May?
In May the sea is typically around 20 °C and the air averages 25 °C during the day.